Yamaha AN1x

The AN1x is a powerful retro-analog synth with a really cool new feature
that lets you record real-time editing and filtering and be able to
store it as part of the sound! A major contender in the new wave of
analog-digital synths using DSP modeling of analog waveforms to recreate
the coveted sounds of analog synths with modern digital specifications.
It offers truly traditional yet modern methods of analog synthesizing,
10 notes of polyphony, 8 knobs for tweaking, and an arpeggiator with
dozens of inspiring patterns!

Although the AN1x is not a follow-up to the CS1x (which has since been followed by the CS2x and the CS6x) it has
borrowed many functions and technologies from the CS1x synth. First,
it's built in an almost identical case with the same layout of buttons
and knobs as the CS1x. However the function of every knob and button has
been greatly expanded. The AN1x also has 2 Scene memories for instant
recall of any envelope and filter settings and the mod-wheel can be used
to morph between the two scenes. On-board effects and a state-of-the-art
arpeggiator section also are on-board for giving your sounds life and
motion.

The AN1x adds a new Ribbon controller for increased real-time control.
It also includes pulse width modulation, ring modulation and oscillator
syncing. The AN1x may not be the next evolution of the CS1x but it is
basically a more advanced synth capable of increased sound potential and
quality. It has a better feeling keyboard than the CS1x as well assuming
that the AN1x is for those looking for something more professional than
the CS1x. The AN1x is already being used by several artists, film and TV
composers world-wide, including Nitin Sawnhey, the Faint, Igor
Khoroshev, Yes, Little Tragedies and Phish.

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